To book a tee time with the Tee On app, download it free from the App Store or Google Play, create an account, search for a golf club near you (or one you already play), pick a date and time, choose how many players you have, and confirm. The app comes from Tee-On Golf Systems, a long-running Canadian golf-software company, and it shows live tee sheets for clubs that run their booking on Tee-On’s system.
That’s the quick answer. The rest of this guide walks through the full process, explains what the app does well, where it falls short, and a few mistakes that trip people up on their first booking.
What the Tee On app is
Tee On is a free mobile app for golfers in Canada. It’s the player-facing side of the software that many Canadian clubs already use at the pro shop to run their tee sheet, point of sale, and memberships. Because of that, the courses you’ll see inside the app are mainly the ones using Tee-On behind the counter.
That detail matters. Unlike a broad marketplace that lists almost every course, Tee On’s coverage depends on which clubs are Tee-On customers. If your usual course runs a different system, it may not appear. The fastest way to check is to open the app and search for it by name.
The app is published by Tee-On Golf Systems Inc. and lists these capabilities on its store pages:
- Browse and book tee times at participating Canadian clubs
- Pre-pay packages and tickets
- Invite friends to a booked round
- Keep bookings, tickets, and membership cards in one place
- Store passes in Apple Wallet (on iPhone)
It runs on iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 15.1 or later), Mac with an Apple M1 chip or newer (macOS 12+), and Android. The listing is in English, rated 4+, and free to download.
Who it suits
If you play regularly at one or two clubs that use Tee-On, the app is genuinely handy: your bookings, prepaid rounds, and membership card sit together instead of scattered across emails and the pro shop’s phone line. If you’re the type who hunts deals across dozens of courses, a wider marketplace app may give you more options.
Before you start
A smoother first booking usually comes down to having a few things ready:
- A supported device — an iPhone or iPad on iOS 15.1+, a recent Mac, or an Android phone
- An email address for your account
- A payment method if the club asks for prepayment or deposits
- The club’s name or your town, so search returns the right course
It’s worth confirming your home club actually uses Tee-On before you spend time setting up. A quick call to the pro shop, or a search in the app, settles it.
How to book a tee time with Tee On, step by step
- Install the app. Get Tee On on the App Store, or find “Tee On” by Tee-On Golf Systems on Google Play. Check the developer name so you don’t download a look-alike.
- Open it and create an account. You’ll register with an email and set a password (more on the Tee On login below).
- Find your course. Use the search or browse nearby clubs. If you don’t see a course, it likely isn’t on the Tee-On system.
- Pick a date. Choose the day you want to play. Weekend mornings book up first, so flexibility helps.
- Choose a time slot. The app shows available tee times with the number of open spots and the price where the club provides it.
- Set your group size. Select how many players you’re booking for. Some clubs let you fill the rest of the group with friends or leave spots open.
- Review and pay. If the club takes prepayment, add your card and confirm the total before you tap book. Check the cancellation terms here.
- Save your confirmation. Your booking lands in the app. On iPhone you can add passes to Apple Wallet so they’re easy to pull up at check-in.
Give yourself a buffer the first time. Creating the account, verifying your email, and learning the layout takes a few extra minutes you won’t need again.
Creating your account and Tee On login
The first time you open the app, you set up an account; after that you use the Tee On login to get back in. Keep the email and password you register with somewhere safe, because that login is tied to your bookings, tickets, and any membership cards you’ve added.
If you can’t sign in, the usual culprits are a typo in the email, a password that needs resetting, or logging into the wrong app. Use the app’s “forgot password” option to reset rather than creating a second account, which splits your history across two profiles. Exact login screens can change between updates, so follow what’s on screen if it differs slightly from this.
How prepaid packages and “play with friends” work
Two features set Tee On apart from a plain booking screen.
Prepaid packages let you buy rounds or credits in advance when a club offers them. These work a bit like a punch card: you pay up front, then draw down as you play. The catch is that terms vary by course, so read what’s included, when it expires, and whether it’s refundable before buying.
Play with friends lets you book a group and bring others into the round. Depending on how the club sets it up, you might reserve the whole group yourself or invite friends to claim open spots. It’s useful for regular foursomes who’d otherwise coordinate over text.
Both features depend on the individual club switching them on. If you don’t see a package or an invite option, that course probably hasn’t enabled it.
Managing or cancelling a booking
Your upcoming tee times sit in the app, usually under a bookings or “my rounds” area. From there you can view details and, where the club allows it, cancel.
Cancellation policies belong to each course, not to the app. Some give a full refund up to a cutoff; others charge a fee or hold prepaid credit. Check the terms shown at booking, and if you’re unsure, call the pro shop directly. When a cancellation window is tight, phoning the club is often faster than hunting through screens.
Tee On vs other Canadian golf booking apps
Tee On isn’t the only way to book a round in Canada. Here’s how it compares in plain terms. Coverage and features shift as clubs join or leave each platform, so treat this as a starting point and check what’s live in your area.
| App | Best for | Course coverage | Cost to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tee On | Players at clubs on the Tee-On system | Participating Canadian clubs | Free app; pay the club’s green fee |
| Chronogolf by Lightspeed | Clubs using Lightspeed’s software | Partner clubs in Canada and abroad | Free app; pay the green fee |
| TeeOff / GolfNow | Deal hunters across many courses | Large marketplace, worldwide | Free app; some deal pricing |
| Single-club or operator apps | One club or a course group | Just that operator’s courses | Free app; pay the green fee |
The honest takeaway: if your course runs on Tee-On, this app is the most direct route. If it doesn’t, one of the others will serve you better. Many golfers keep two apps installed for exactly that reason.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- Searching before checking coverage. If a course is missing, it may not use Tee-On. Confirm with the pro shop.
- Making two accounts. Reset your password instead of re-registering, or your bookings get split.
- Skipping the cancellation terms. They’re set by the club. Read them before you prepay.
- Assuming a package rolls over. Expiry and refund rules differ per course. Check before buying.
- Booking the wrong group size. Fix it before confirming; changing it after can mean cancelling and rebooking.
- Downloading a copycat app. Check the seller is Tee-On Golf Systems Inc.
Is the Tee On app worth using?
If you regularly play clubs that use Tee-On, yes. Having your tee times, prepaid rounds, and membership card in one place beats juggling phone calls and email confirmations, and Apple Wallet support is a small but real convenience at check-in.
The main limitation is coverage. This is a club-connected app, not a sprawling marketplace, so it’s only as useful as the courses near you that run Tee-On. It’s also a relatively newer consumer app, so expect the occasional rough edge and steady updates rather than a decade-polished experience.
For broader course choice or discount hunting, pair it with a marketplace app. For booking and managing rounds at your home club, Tee On does the core job cleanly.
The bottom line
Booking with the Tee On app is straightforward: install it, set up your login, find a participating club, choose your time and group, and confirm. The one thing to settle first is whether your course is on the Tee-On system, because that decides how much use you’ll get out of it. Check that, keep your login details handy, and read each club’s cancellation and package terms before you pay. For general rules of play and handicaps while you’re out there, Golf Canada is the national governing body worth bookmarking.
FAQ
Is the Tee On app free? Yes. The app is free to download on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android. You still pay the club’s green fee, and any prepaid packages or deposits the course requires.
Why can’t I find my golf course in the app? Most likely the course doesn’t use Tee-On’s booking system, so it won’t appear. Ask the pro shop which platform they book through, and use that system instead.
How do I cancel a tee time on Tee On? Open your booking in the app and cancel if the club allows it. Refunds and fees follow each course’s own policy, so check the terms shown at booking or call the pro shop.
What do I do if my Tee On login isn’t working? Double-check the email, use the reset-password option rather than making a new account, and confirm you’re in the official Tee-On app. If it still fails, contact the club or the app’s support.
Does Tee On cover courses outside Canada? The app is built around Canadian clubs on the Tee-On system. For courses elsewhere, a worldwide marketplace app is a better fit.
